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What could be better than spending two days checking out the latest versions of Blizzard games, watching eSports tournaments, and chatting with developers alongside a few thousand of your closest friends? We couldn't think of anything either, so we're bringing BlizzCon back in 2011! That's right, BlizzCon will be returning to the Anaheim Convention Center on Friday, October 21 through Saturday, October 22, and will feature an exciting mix of discussion panels, tournaments, hands-on gameplay, contests, and much more. Check out the announcement press release, and keep an eye on www.blizzcon.com in the months ahead for further details, including ticketing information.

02-Feb-2011
New Fan Art: Shaman!

Today we feature some of Rook's artwork with a piece entitled: Shaman! This orc shaman really knows how to release his shamanistic rage!

We're always looking for new fan art and if you're an artist, you can submit your work to us here. We update the Gallery regularly and encourage you to check regularly to see what new and talented submissions are on display.

28-Jan-2011
Guardian of Accounts Art Contest!

There are many dangers threatening adventurers: deadly dragons and rampaging zerg lurk round every corner. But, not only do enemies lurk in-game threatening to cut your adventuring days short – there are those who would take away your very access to these worlds! Join in the Guardian of Accounts Art Contest by showing us how you protect your account and you could win an iPad!

Today we feature some of Jasmine G's artwork with a piece entitled: For the Horde! Check out this awesome montage of the different Horde races!

We're always looking for new fan art and if you're an artist, you can submit your work to us here. We update the Gallery regularly and encourage you to check regularly to see what new and talented submissions are on display.

18-Jan-2011
Holiday Dessert & Card Contest Winners Revealed

We laughed. We cried. We stole your recipes for the strangest desserts ever. The 2010 holiday dessert and card contest winners have been revealed! Come take a look at the delicious, comical, and sentimental work of your community peers.

18-Jan-2011
Intel Extreme Masters European Championship

Twelve top-tier European StarCraft II players will be attending the Intel Extreme Masters European Championship Finals event in Kiev, Ukraine this weekend. These fierce warriors have already fought their way through the preliminary group stage, rising to the top of their groups with their superior strategies and prowess - now, can they make it to the World Championship?

The players who have qualified for the European Championship will compete at the CyberSport Arena from January 20-23 in a fight for dominance over Europe, $18,000 in prize money, and the chance to advance to the World Championship which takes place in the coming months.

The tournament will be shoutcasted live by Kevin "RotterdaM" van der Kooi on ESL TV.

In addition we'll have dedicated computers set up with StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty and World of Warcraft: Cataclysm for you to play, so be sure to join us there. Members of Blizzard’s community team will be present and happy to meet you.

We look forward to seeing you in Kiev or on the stream!

18-Jan-2011
World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Peripherals Now Available

Prepare yourself for the Cataclysm with the new line of World of Warcraft® gaming gear from SteelSeries. The World of Warcraft®: Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse, SteelSeries Shift: Cataclysm Gaming Keyboard, SteelSeries Shift Keyset: Cataclysm and three SteelSeries QcK Mouse Pads -- Worgen, Goblin, and Deathwing Editions, are now available for sale at GAME. For more information, please visit www.steelseries.com/cataclysm.

18-Jan-2011
New Raynor Battle.net Authenticator Design

We've just unveiled a new StarCraft II design for the Battle.net Authenticator. Armed with more rebel attitude, the Raynor Edition Battle.net Authenticator is now available on the Blizzard Store. You'll keep your account safe in style and be the talk of Mar Sara with this account-security device in your arsenal.

Today we feature some of Klo's artwork with a piece entitled: Kaylin! This pint-sized warlock has powerful friends!

We're always looking for new fan art and if you're an artist, you can submit your work to us here. We update the Gallery regularly and encourage you to check regularly to see what new and talented submissions are on display.

10-Jan-2011
Cataclysm One-Month Sales Top 4.7 Million

Thanks to the amazing support of our community of players, World of Warcraft: Cataclysm has sold more than 4.7 million copies as of its first month of release, setting a new record for monthly PC-game sales. Don't all stand in the fire at once! Check out the press release for all the details, and thanks again for playing!